Paul J. Fitzgerald
| Rev. Paul J. Fitzgerald | |
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| 28th President of the University of San Francisco | |
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Assumed office August 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Privett, S.J. |
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| Born | Burbank, California |
| Alma mater | Santa Clara University |
The Reverend Paul Joseph Fitzgerald, S.J. is a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Society of Jesus. Father Fitzgerald is the 28th president of the University of San Francisco.
Biography
Rev. Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J., is the 28th President of the University of San Francisco. Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Fairfield University. He has lived, studied and worked in Germany, France, Switzerland, Mexico, China and Kenya. His academic accomplishments include doctoral degrees in Theology and in the Sociology of Religion, a long list of publications, more than twenty years of college level instruction and more than a decade of higher education administrative experience. He brings a rich global perspective, a commitment to inclusive excellence, a passion for Jesuit education and strong ties to the Bay Area. Together, these experiences have prepared him to take the lead in telling the USF story.